"This long hot summer reminds Britain climate change is upon us now." After months of record-breaking temperatures, Ben Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaves. https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/overheating-and-planning-for-the-new-reality

Overheating and planning for the new reality

Ben Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaves

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The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network have backed a call from more than 200 organisations for the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to adopt a "blueprint to fix the broken asylum system". https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-back-call-for-fairer-asylum-system

Quakers back call for fairer asylum system

Quakers have backed a call from more than 200 organisations for the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to adopt a “blueprint to fix the broken asylum system”.

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Coming together in a ‘loud silence’ for peace Plans are underway for a national silent walking vigil for peace in London on 19 September. Join us as we come together with those from other faiths in a worshipful prayer. www.quaker.org.uk/action/news/...

"I don't think that it should be a crazy, rare thing to say that war is wrong" Bo sums up the Quaker peace testimony 🕊

Quakers in Bristol have issued a formal apology for their role in the transatlantic trafficking and chattel enslavement of more than 13 million Africans, as part of a growing Quaker movement towards reparation. https://ow.ly/fP5L50Zt2sa

Bristol Quakers apologise for role in enslavement

Quakers in Bristol have issued a formal apology for their role in the transatlantic trafficking and chattel enslavement of more than 13 million Africans, as part of a growing Quaker movement towards reparation.

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Gill explains how Quakerism can help you explore your faith with openness https://www.quaker.org.uk/faith

"Future generations depend on the decisions made today." Quakers in Britain have called on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place peace, equality and climate justice at the centre of his government's policies. https://ow.ly/Youw50Zrr2S

Prioritise peace, equality and climate justice, Quakers urge Andy Burnham

Quakers in Britain have called on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place peace, equality and climate justice at the centre of his government’s policies.

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British Quakers have made commitments to racial justice and to exploring reparations. Young people racialised as Black and Brown are still disproportionately excluded from schools and represented within the justice system. Who is challenging this? How can we support them? https://ow.ly/RniR50Zob74

Temperatures of over 35°C in May, June and July – we've never had a British summer like this before. Ben Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaves. https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/overheating-and-planning-for-the-new-reality

Overheating and planning for the new reality

Ben Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaves

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Evan shares how he has found community among Quakers https://www.quaker.org.uk/meetings

With headlines today about Rosebank and Jackdaw, here's why drilling in the North Sea is still a bad idea www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-dri...

Why drilling in the North Sea is still a bad idea

With voices loudly calling for more drilling in the North Sea, Ben Niblett explores the energy security we actually need.

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BREAKING 🚨: reports suggest Andy Burnham could approve new oil and gas fields, including Rosebank. Is he REALLY going to cave into the demands of the profiteering oil giants and Trump? Or is he going to stand with people facing soaring bills and a worsening climate crisis?

"We hold cautious hope that this new leadership can bring fresh determination and moral courage to end UK support for violations of international law against Palestinians." As a coalition we call on the incoming PM to take urgent action on Palestine. https://ow.ly/5AZj50ZnSYx

Andy Burnham urged to act on Palestine as he prepares to become PM

Quakers in Britain has joined nearly 20 organisations calling on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take urgent action on Palestine.

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As record heat sweeps across multiple regions, QUNO continues to watch the burning fuse on the volatile firework of #ClimateChange. Read our update from the UN's Framework Convention for Climate Change this summer: https://quno.org/newsroom/quno-advocacy-at-the-united-nations-climate-negotiations/

QUNO advocacy at the United Nations Climate Negotiations - QUNO

QUNO was again intensely active at the UN Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC), the international climate change negotiations, which were held in

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Quakers in Scotland have written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Stephen Flynn MSP, over how Scottish Enterprise checks public money isn't funding human rights abuses

Quakers call for transparency over Scottish Enterprise human rights checks

Quakers in Scotland have written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Stephen Flynn MSP, over how Scottish Enterprise checks public money isn't funding human rights abuses.

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Peace has been at the core of Quakerism since the earliest days of our faith. It springs from our belief that there is 'that of God in everyone', meaning every life is precious and killing and violence cannot be justified. https://www.quaker.org.uk/action/campaigning-and-advocacy/quakers-and-peace

'The UK’s ratio of military to international development spending will reach almost nine-to-one this year: up from below four-to-one six years ago.' www.thetablet.co.uk/news/priorit...

Prioritise development not war, faith and humanitarian groups urge prime minister - The Tablet

Funding for “development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention” has been hit by increases in defence spending, a coalition of

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We welcome the draft bill on banning conversion practices but will continue to engage with parliamentarians on some of the vague and problematic provisions that risk continuing harm. https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-welcome-conversion-practice-ban-but-warn-of-loopholes

Quakers welcome conversion practice ban, but warn of loopholes

Quakers in Britain have welcomed a government draft bill banning conversion practices in England and Wales but warn its current form leaves some room for abuse to continue.

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If justice is love in action, what does it require of us collectively? Tanya Jones considers some principles arising from Quaker faith which might help us use tax for justice. https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/telling-a-better-story-tax-and-climate-justice

Telling a better story: Tax and climate justice

How could tax help us address the climate emergency? Tanya Jones considers some principles arising from Quaker faith which might help us use tax for justice.

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It’s natural that thoughts and feelings about war will surface in the classroom. But how can teachers respond? Peace education from Quakers in Britain shares some ideas and resources https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/peaceeducation/2026/06/12/teaching-peace-supporting-students-through-war-and-conflict/

Marisa shares how she approaches her faith as a committment, like marriage.

QUNO, together with Human Rights Watch, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Norwegian People’s Aid and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, have just issued a joint statement on OHCHR’s first ever report on the human rights impacts of landmines.

Proud to join 50+ organisations urging the PM to rethink the UK's growing military spending, and to take to a more productive path where the UK commits itself to a cooperative, internationalist future 👇🏼

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"Development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention are all essential and underfunded tools in building a safer world." An open letter to the PM on the UK's military spending https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/diverse-coalition-urges-pm-to-rethink-military-spending

Bang on from @transitionsec.bsky.social Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on Starmer claims that reallocation of funds to MoD will boost British jobs

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Great to have worked on this letter with @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social We were joined by a wide range of signatories inc @christianaiduk.bsky.social @cclimateaction.bsky.social @aoav.bsky.social @ceobs.org @forceswatch.bsky.social @responsiblesci.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social

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"Development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention are all essential and underfunded tools in building a safer world." An open letter to the PM on the UK's military spending https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/diverse-coalition-urges-pm-to-rethink-military-spending

We are proud to have have coordinated this open letter from 55 British organisations to the outgoing and (probably) incoming PMs. Capacities to build & prepare for peace are being eclipsed by the rush to put the UK on a war-footing. A national conversation on security is necessary & long-overdue.

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"Development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention are all essential and underfunded tools in building a safer world." An open letter to the PM on the UK's military spending https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/diverse-coalition-urges-pm-to-rethink-military-spending

"Development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention are all essential and underfunded tools in building a safer world." An open letter to the PM on the UK's military spending https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/diverse-coalition-urges-pm-to-rethink-military-spending

Diverse coalition urges PM to rethink military spending

More than fifty humanitarian, climate and peacebuilding organisations are urging Keir Starmer to rethink Britain's growing military spending, ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

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Peace campaigners were banned from the national Armed Forces Day event at the last minute this year while the celebration of tanks, helicopters and weapons built to kill went ahead. https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/peace-campaigners-silenced-as-plug-pulled-on-armed-forces-day-stall

Peace campaigners silenced as plug pulled on Armed Forces Day stall

Peace campaigners were banned from the national Armed Forces Day event at the last minute this year while the celebration of tanks, helicopters and weapons built to kill went ahead.

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"Jesus makes clear that bread is for everyone" Tim Gee explores the story of the feeding of the five thousand in this Daily Service 🥖 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ybg1

Daily Service - Meals with Jesus - The big picnic - BBC Sounds

Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Tim Gee.

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Across Palestine and Israel, communities are living through devastating violence, loss and injustice. It's time to act for a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home. Join the campaign: https://www.justpeacecoalition.com #JustPeaceCoalition #TimeToAct

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Time to Act: A Just Peace for all who call the Holy Land home. A shared commitment for justice, peace, and human dignity Your browser does not support iframes. Please visit https://embraceme.good.do/timetoact/commit-to-a-just-peace/ Across Palestine and Israel, communities are living through devasta…

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